North Somerset · England
Coloured suite to white in Downside, North Somerset
We travel to Downside for resurfacing coloured baths, basins and trays in white. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- The inside of a toilet bowl, unless we’ve agreed it will last
- Items cracked right through
- Fittings and taps (these are masked, not recoloured)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Coloured shower trays
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured basins
- Whole bathroom suites
Coloured bath resurfacing in Downside, done in place
We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there is no plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Common call-outs are for a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom and faded or patchy colour, in avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured shower trays and whole bathroom suites.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Area
- Downside (BS48)
- Region
- North Somerset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Downside
How we price coloured bath resurfacing
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Questions from Downside
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Downside included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
How do I get a price for coloured bath resurfacing in Downside?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Where we work around Downside
Downside is about 3 miles south-east of Nailsea, in North Somerset. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Downside is one of 86 towns and villages in North Somerset we cover.
Every address in BS48 is covered. Whether you live on Downside Road, The Batch and Cooks Bridle Path or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Downside include Lulsgate Bottom (1 mile east), Redhill (2 miles south), Brockley (2 miles west), Lye Hole (2 miles south) and Lye Cross (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Weston-super-Mare (10 miles west), Portishead (7 miles north), Clevedon (6 miles north-west), Nailsea (3 miles north-west), Milton (10 miles west) and Yatton (4 miles west).
Around Downside
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Saint Katherine's Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Barrow Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Downside includes Backwell Lake and Dundry Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Downside
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for one to two days for a full suite from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The room is protected and ventilated.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We key the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray the new white (or other colour) finish.
- We leave everything to cure, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Downside
Replacing a coloured suite means a plumber, a tiler and new taps. Refinishing it in white changes the colour without taking anything out. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When to call us in Downside
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
